Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 "Our lives begin to end the day, when we become silent about things that matter" 

                                                

                                                                -Susan B Anthony  

This month has been the most busiest month probably ever in my experience at House of Ruth so far. Since it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there were mutiple events going on in the community and I even got to be apart of some! 

I-poly Teen Dating Violence Assembly! 

This assembly is my most important accomplishment because I went far above my comfort zone by speaking to a large group of freshman. The whole assembly was about teen dating violence. I was really nervous but I quickly came over it, one reason is because I really enjoy talking about something I am passionate about. It took a lot of time figuring the perfect day to present that was acceptable to everyone schedule and also preparing myself mentally. At the end it was all worth the wild because the only thing that matter is getting the message out, but mostly maybe helping a victim.   

Candle Light Vigil  

As part of DV awareness month, House of Ruth hosted their annual Candlelight Virgil. To promote and educate the public about domestic violence. This year's theme was What Men an Do to Stop Domestic Violence". For the event I helped out by attaching cups to the candles and also putting the names of  the victims of DV that has been killed. During the event I helped greet people. This is an experience that inspired me to get involved more with the community and also realized that I got lucky to be involved with such an amazing organization.  

Preparing  

With all events, you have to prepare so they could run smoothly. during my mentor-ship hours at House of Ruth I got to create about 600 or more packets for my mentor events and my assembly for this month. Also to create purple ribbons and cut out purple ribbon stickers. Again for the Candlelight Virgil I got to help prepare the candles and do small jobs like fold/count brochures. Other than that I am really happy that I got to be apart of the events because not only I get to say "I helped" but Its good to know that you did something right.